Know your Mojito
A chilled glass of Mojito is a fairly common sight in bars and pubs across the globe. Starting its journey from the South American country of Cuba, it slowly became known and then popular everywhere where there was a thirsty man. And for good reason too. (more…)
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Henry VIII – The Guy Who Knew How to Dine in Style
Henry VIII was popular for two things – his trysts with various women throughout his lifetime and his voracious appetite. He may have tried to pass himself off as an epicure but the truth is he was a plain and simple glutton. He was so fond of wining and dining that the kitchens at Hampton Court Palace filled 55 rooms and they were manned by 200 members of the kitchen staff who would typically make a 14-course meal for 600 people!
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Tracing the Historical Roots of the Quaint Tradition of Teatime
Tea time has always been a custom associated with the English. However, not many know that this practice started in France more than two decades before tea found its way to England where it was introduced by King Charles II as a tradition to the elite and wealthy section of the society. Then, his successor, Queen Anne, made it a standard practice among the general masses when she chose tea as the preferred drink to start the day over the more commonly drunk ale. Soon, tea also came to be drunk as an accompaniment to the evening meal during the Industrial Revolution. (more…)